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 Welcome to the HelpMELaw Legal Library

We encourage you to learn more about the Maine laws that affect you. With this understanding, you may be able to resolve some of your own legal problems. We post some of our legal education and self-help materials here. Look through the topics list below, and click on the words or the image, to see if you can find what you are looking for. Check back. We will be posting more information as it becomes available.

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Rights of Tenants, Homeowner Rights, House Foreclosure, Property Taxes, Safe Housing
Divorce, Parental Rights, Paternity, Child Support, Guardianship, Protection from Abuse
Social Security, SSI, Food Stamps, TANF, Energy Assistance, WIC
MaineCare, Medicare, Nursing Homes, Free Hospital Care, Living Wills
Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Probate, Long Term Health Care, Nursing Home Issues
Special Education, Rights of Homeless Students to Attend School, Student Loan Default
Unemployment Insurance, Rights of Workers, Job Discrimination, If You Lose Your Job, Job Training, Finding a Job, Pensions
Lemon Laws, New Car Warranties, Telephone Sales Fraud, Bankruptcy, Debt Collection, Unfair Trade Practices
Permanent Residence, Temporary Legal Status, INS Work Authorization, Public Benefits and Tax Issues, Answers to Questions
Juvenile Courts, emancipation, employment protections (for school issues, including special education, see "Education")
Disability Rights, Civil Rights, Protection from Harassment, Prisoners' Rights
Native Americans, Migrant Workers, Waiver of Court Fees, Small Claims, Earned Income Tax Credit